Press note. The Norman Foster Foundation, headquarters in Madrid dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of one of the most influential architects in the world, has trusted Synology technology to guarantee the conservation, safety and accessibility of its historical archive, which includes more than 120,000 items between planes, drawings, mackers, photographs and digital and analog documents.
The project, developed together with the INMASAN technological integrator, responds to a crucial challenge: to provide the archive of an infrastructure capable of supporting the massive digitalization of materials, the collaborative work of more than 25 professionals and the management of large files in demanding formats such as CAD or TIFF.
“We not only preserve documents, we protect an architectural legacy that must be accessible to future generations, and for this we needed a technological solution at the height of that challenge”explica Diego Tobalina, Head of Innovation and Design de la Norman Foster Foundation.
A robust and scalable infrastructure
The Foundation has deployed a data architecture that combines a main NAS device with local, remote and cloud backup systems, guaranteeing maximum protection against risks such as technical failures, cyber attacks or physical disasters.
- Synology RS3621RPXS: Infrastructure nucleus, with more than 100 TB, SSD cache and advanced data protection settings.
- Synology DS1817+: additional equipment for critical backups and cloud support via Synology C2, with more than 60 TB capacity.
Among the most prominent advantages, the Foundation has improved simultaneous collaboration, has achieved a safe preservation of its historical archive and has gained resilience against risks thanks to the redundancy of its backup.
A strategic alliance. The collaboration of more than a decade among the Norman Foster Foundation and Inmasan technology has been decisive in the success of the project. “Synology’s choice met the most complex risk scenarios, from data encryption to protection against fires or floods”says Javier Conesa, CEO of Inmasan.
A file open to the future. With this infrastructure, the Foundation ensures that its archive, a window to the history of contemporary architecture, remains protected and accessible to researchers, professionals and the general public. The initiative reinforces the institution’s commitment to education, sustainability and research, keeping a legacy alive that will continue to inspire future generations.
